Add 18/4 and 27/45
1st number: 4 2/4, 2nd number: 27/45
18/4 + 27/45 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
18/4 = 18 × 45/4 × 45 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
27/45 = 27 × 4/45 × 4 = 108/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 108/180 = 810 + 108/180 = 918/180 - 918/180 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 18/4 + 27/45 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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